Volunteer Board Member

#ThroughThePain started in 2018 as a T-Shirt fundraiser to aid income during a stem cell procedure. Founders supported SCD Warriors in hospitals and distributed care packs. In 2019, they launched their website and Ambassador Program. 2020 saw a World Sickle Cell Day Virtual Summit and the debut of their podcast. By 2022, they partnered with the Red Cross of Massachusetts, became a 501(c)3 non-profit, and collaborated with the CaRISMA study for SCD Health Coaching. In 2023, they became a CBO Partner with the Sickle Cell Consortium and expanded their partnership with The American Red Cross. The Board of Directors for #ThroughThePain plays a crucial role in guiding the organization's strategic direction, overseeing its operations, and ensuring the availability of resources. Collectively, we are dedicated to maintaining our commitment to our mission, establishing policies to safeguard the organization's well-being, and bolstering its financial stability. This is a remote position, allowing you to contribute from anywhere.

Each Board Member Commits To

Act as a representative for #ThroughThePain by sharing the organization’s mission and values with the broader community and personal networks.Keep up to date with #ThroughThePain's activities and efforts.Play an active role in Board

duties, including heading Teams/Committees, serving as a Board Officer, volunteering for various tasks, leveraging connections, and more.Participate fully in six Board meetings throughout the year.Continuously evaluate and improve their involvement and contributions to the Board.Adhere to the organization’s bylaws, policies, and Board decisions.Keep all sensitive information about #ThroughThePain, INC. confidential.Engage in the organization's fundraising initiatives, such as the Giving Tuesday campaign.

This is a volunteer opportunity provided by VolunteerMatch, in partnership with LinkedIn for Good.